Boy, was it wet—and hot! However, to paraphrase the U.S. Postal Service, “neither snow nor rain nor heat [kept these ’52] couriers from their appointed rounds” at the class luncheon at the Quechee (Vermont) Club in late June. As expected, most of the attendees were from the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont, but some came from afar and just for the chance to visit with classmates and the College. Distance award goes to James “Brud” Leiter and his wife, Amada, who came from their home in Morelia, Mexico. They not only enjoyed the lunch, but also spent several days in Hanover creating their own mini-reunion. John Brower and his wife, Jennette, planned a driving trip from Venice, Florida, to Minnesota but parked their car in Atlanta, flew up to Boston and joined us for the day. They then retrieved their car in Atlanta and completed the trip. Talk about class loyalty, these two couples are living proof. And they were in fine health. Several other couples deserve special mention. Vic Trautwein and Ginny drove up from Portsmouth, Rhode Island; Jack Boyle and Dodie made the trip from Boston; and John McDonald and Anne ventured over from Ticonderoga, New York. Local attendees included Alden Guild and Ruth, John McCrillis and Kay, Frank Logan and Drewry, Charlie Curtis and Alison, Jim Churchill and Boots, Jack Unkles and Jane, Bill Montgomery and Maggie, Ruth Fisher, Dan Van Dorn and Julie, and John North and Judy. Bill Breed and Judy were scheduled, but a conflict caused them to miss the event. Class president Alden Fiertz and his guest, Mary Peck, were also there. Alden presided, but special thanks go to Hank Waters and Ann Merrick for organizing the lunch and our program. Our guest speaker was Drew Galbraith, assistant athletic director at Dartmouth and director of the Peak Performance program at the College. His wife, Mariruth, accompanied him and his presentation was very well received. The class presented him with a contribution to the Dartmouth sponsors program at the conclusion. Next up—Dartmouth Night, the Yale game and ’52 dinner—October 11-12. Please join your classmates!
—William Montgomery, 11 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-0261; wmontgod52@aol.com
